Debated immigration and pension bills in 1887 session
Washington report notes a two hour House debate over a single word in a pension provision and schedules for a prior Appropriations bill. Senate moves to vote on an immigration measure. Butler pushes postal savings bank plan for common people while Gorman reshapes committees. Civil Service and homestead issues feature. Senate adjourns after routine actions.
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Danunry
Senate
Durhaim
Ars Kiev li
Wis Bul
Lodge
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Allen
Nebraska
Kooan
Gorman
Commil Ban
Renar
Nassienimenta
Davis
Pettasven
South Dako
Mit
Tenersaw
Durham
N.C
Pettigrew
South Dake T
Tutler
North Cavella
Maryland
Demcerstie
Daniel
Judiciary
District of Columbia
Wilson
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Debate Over Internal Revenue Examinations
F T Walser of the Fifth Internal Revenue district testified before the Senate Civil Service Committee in Washington on December 4 regarding the feebleness of civil service exams for deputy collectors. He argued exams overlook needed qualifications and physical courage, noting many eligibles lack business experience and would not accept the post. He claimed home-rule concerns and political bias influenced employment, and that pay and assignment conditions deter capable applicants. Walser, a Republican, said his removal stemmed from politics, not merit.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Civil Service Committee
F. T. Walser
Internal Revenue District
North Carolina
Internal Revenue Services
Walser
Civil Service Committee
Cxaminers
Weness
Clive Lanion
Hla
Seventeenth Annual Labor Federation Session Opens in Nashville
The American Federation began its seventeenth annual session in Nashville with over 100 delegates and an equal number of visitors. President Gompers presided as English delegates Wilson and Harford were introduced. The morning included welcome by William Armistead and remarks by Gompers. Reports showed 76 strikes affecting 165,407 workers with 19 won, 81 compromised, and 7 settled. 217 charters issued. proposed increase in per-capita tax for local unions. financials presented covering income and expenses through November 1, 1897. session adjourned until the afternoon with further deliberations expected.
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Nashville
Tenn
American Federation
House of Representatives
aAnmudt
Morrison
Loreal Pn
John
Eoport
Siowine
SPC
Cuban Peace Commission Powers Refused Amid Cuban Pursuit
Havana reports General Pando presses General Maximo Gomez into Las Delictas woods while peace commissioners sent to negotiate autonomy have not returned. Some commissioners reportedly hanged by insurgents. Madrid dispatches hint at a new Cuban autonomist cabinet and possible U S protectorate plans within six months. Sanguilly remains in flux amid loyalty doubts and shifting alliances at New York Junta headquarters.
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Havana
Key West
Fla
Pando
Puerto Principe
Maxine Gomez
Las Delictas
Spain
Jun Vel Gade
Jeader
Madrid
Autonomte
Cuba
Aim Noes
Smd
Ambin 1
New York
Manuel Jutu Anculo
Revvolueonary
Soml-citaliy Tert
Sanguilly
Joadey
Janes
AL Cienfuegos
Wu Sarin
Amblard
Ater
Jiete
Singuilty
Order of Things
Mt Madril
Sangutlily
Sam Suilly
Hanes
Thomas Estrada Palma
Mat Lane
Morehent
New York Unt
Senor Anputo
Diapater
Hota
Povotutimary
Susor Anputo
Nlite
Ang Sh
Seno Esvey
Ta Discusion
Thayani
Junta
Yio Rei
Judicial Delays MH to Amend Habeas Core Law in Supreme Court
In Washington a Supreme Court session discusses amending the law of habeas corpus in criminal cases. The proceedings involve justices and legal scholars examining core paragraphs of the Resyheed and broader implications for state and federal habeas petitions.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Jmes
Supreme Court of the
United States
Senator Jerkins Proposes Curtailing Prisoner Appeals
Senator Jerkins cites the Durrant case to argue for limiting appeals by prisoners and attorneys. He favors restricting appeals to the Supreme Court without certification from the State Supreme Court or Circuit Court, asserting it would shorten the legal process and prevent unjust delays.
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Jerkins
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Cineuit Court
Mrs McKinney Passes Away in Canton Home
Mrs Nancy Alison McKinney known as Mother McKinney died early Sunday morning at her Canton home after a long illness. She was eighty eight and a beloved figure in the McKinley circle. The funeral at First Methodist Church will be private but public services follow at the old McKinley residence. Cabinet members and other dignitaries are expected. Vice President Hobart will participate.
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Alison
Helen McKinley
Faure
United States
Washington
United States Senate
Congerreasmen
Pnicnis
Grand Army Poste
Civilized World
Old McKinley
Ehurch
Seepenirius Age
Aml Sherman
Thobart
Canton
Wages Cut Proposed by Mills Workers Committee
A workers committee of Mill Communities plans wage reductions for operatives to cut administrative costs. Weaving and print departments face pay cuts from 8 to 1.5 cents and 11 percent raises are on the table. The move aims to curb rising costs amid past mill curtailments, with notices due to be posted and a possible conference if requested.
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Mtn
Wall Viver
Mivs
Dee
Vouay
Comiunities
Tie Mil
Roe
Fall River
Appropriation Proposal Reeled In by House Committee
The House Committee on Appropriations reports a 2002425 budget with 8780.91 less than esthorates, proposing seven hours of daily labor for all employees except Sundays holidays annual leaves and special orders, and barring transfer of general appropriations to any Post Office or related offices in Washington.
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Weehingtin
Committee On Appropriations
Loto
Covernment
Postores Department
Washington
Breezy Debate in Virginia Assembly on Charters and Roads
Richmond Virginia reports a lively session as Cooke of Norfolk updates on a child's health while a bill to widen the Marry Thi lentine home charter to accept patients from outside the area is considered. Major focus centers on Good Roads measures championed by Charles Hand and on various committee actions, pensions, electric railways protection, and naval/land office reforms, with a wide blend of local names and political maneuvering.
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Cooke
Norfolk
Charles 1
Hand
Portsmouth
General Assembly
Tle
Committee On
Smi
Dand
Qulnenburs
Parker
Wis
Meo Maynard
Senate
Potten
Lene
Nansemonds River
Mingaard
Parksdale
Barksdale
Saul
Farty
Creene
Duke
Albemarie
Ape
Cornhall
Richmond Cotlepa
Veerinta Marwan Robinson
University of Virgindi
Camels
Rieti
Jege
Wil
Massie
Freele
Marnes
Kane
Mushbash
Flood
Pletcher
Lowry
Ute
Register of Land Office
Railroad Commission
Plooil
Agricultural Department
Appomattox
Lestinuy
Maynard
Macksburg Board
Committee On Courts
Mollwaing
Metersburg
Sune
Civil Service Law Change Route Outlined in Washington
Washington observers report a nine member Republican and Democratic plan to modify the civil service law rather than repeal it. The proposed changes include limiting scope, excluding certain officials, reexamining staff, practical exams, and reaffirming department heads’ removal and promotion powers.
Alabama Iron Shipments Edge Japan by Sea Trade
Birmingham dispatch reports the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company and Sloss Iron and Steel shipped five thousand tons of Alabama iron to Pensacola for transport to Kobe and Yokohama Japan. The move follows a prior successful Alabama iron shipment and signals growing orders as Alabama underbids European furnaces.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Tron and Ralinad Company
Sloss Iron and Steel Company
Alabama
Van Wyck Sworn In as Mayor of Greater New York
Robert A. Van Wyck took the oath of office before Merce Fitzsimmons in City Court and will assume the duties of Mayor of Greater New York on January 1998.
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New York
Robert A. van Wyck
Greater New York
Merce Fitzlsimmons
Rescued Crew of Norwegian Bark Njemmet Tell Tale Ocean Tale
The Norwegian bark Njemmet foundered off Yucatan on December 8 with all hands aboard. Captain Nymann and crew were saved after Kildena stopped to help, lowering a lifeboat as men leaped and swam to safety. All aboard reached safety, but only clothing remained. The ship’s hull and cargo may have had no insurance.
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Newport Now
Kildena
Capsain Moterts
Shields
Andreas Michalson
Elbert Ellingsen
Sygure Nilson
Valdemar Linler
Juan Vila
Andrew Varges
H. Karpp
Njemmet
Narren
Yucatan
Central America
Falmouth
England
Nymann
Pleces
Roberts
Norfolk
Stavanger
Norway
Stampede From Dawson Strains Yukon Relief Efforts
Reports from Victoria describe a stampede of more than a thousand men fleeing famine toward Dawson in late October. Relief groups led by Genreta Mer plan to reach Dawson via Dyea and Skagway, delivering about 50 thousand pounds of provisions within fifty days, with 76,060 dollars pledged.
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B. C
Steanite Topeka
Dyrea
Dawson
Indi
Auk
Yukon
Dalton Paresty
Carson City
Dyea
Skapua U
Genre Tamer
Dawaon
United States
Lal
Koot Pass
Perang
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Sal
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Womark
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